keyshame
This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff
Leichhardt, Australia
Communication breakdown
Today, I took my car to be repaired. The mechanic put out his hand when he saw me, so I shook it. He just wanted my keys. FML
Top comments
MissWhitneyB 17
It was an honest mistake. Most people would have thought the same as you.
bluerhhajfk 17
I gotta hand it to you. You must be really shaken up.
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Comments (73)
Wizardo 34
Don't worry, its a small spanner in the works. Just hammer out the kinks next time, that is your key to igniting a less awkward social interaction.
EpicJman2828 11
Was this pun intended?
perdix 31
#31, don't be a tool! #14 nailed it and you shouldn't screw with him.
Applesarefum 9
why is this an fml, so what nothing bad happened
DocBastard 40
It's an FML because it was approved both by the readers and by the moderators because they all felt it was a humourous little anecdote that might brighten up someone's day. And you have to go **** it all up by questioning the entire process. I hope you're proud of yourself.
Ksweety_fml 27
It's okay, I have my embarrassed moments too.
yourlifeissucks 8
share some of those moments.
Enslaved 38
Hopefully the mechanic will feel that shaking his hand is a sign of respect and he'll take it easy on not screwing you over for unnecessary repairs. Plus he could have said "let me have your keys" when his hand was out to know what he wanted. :P
AshaaFerreira 22
Hey at least he must think your really friendly :)
tompou6 19
Most likely to get in the car #20
perdix 31
Since mechanics usually charge an arm and a leg, your hand was a nice little down payment.
LowExpectations 30
And those arms and legs aren't easy to get!
sarcasticlover 30
its not that embarrassing really! we've all had worse!
blackonblight 33
No shame, you were being polite, if anything the mechanic was at fault. If he didn't say anything and just stuck his hand out, you're not a mind reader. (Or are you? What number am I thinking of?)
Nunaetsuko 13
Awkward much? Ugh I hate when I get in those situations..